Port Tobacco times, and Charles County advertiser. (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1845-1898, 1887-07-29
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Anoaher LMnaslc.
LOUIS Doxans, an old colored lunatic. was
brought to town on VI IN lay last by Constable
Gilroy, of Pisgah, and lodged in jail here where
he has since been confined. DoganS was very
obstreperous when first confined and his cries
and shrieks could be heard over the whole viii
lage; his paroxysms of either rage or lunacy
were also very violent and he would throw him.
self or butt his head against the walls Of his cell
with great force. The same thing occurred on
on Tuesday moraing when he also refused to
eat the food given him by the sheriff. Since then
however, he has become more quiet and appar-
emily weak and exhausted from his violent ex-
ertions. An inquest will probably soon be held
to make soma disposition of his person. The
number of these lunatic paupers who have OF
late been throwa as charges upon the bounty OF
the tax payers is alarmingly large. and it Is hard
at this time to foretell what the charge for this
purpose will be in the future.
Old Deeds
Captain NcKibbin, who is the proprietor Of
Marshall Hall. Oh the Potomac river. has had
made at the Clerk Oiss.ce the copies Of three
deeds for that property. which came originally
from the tribe Of Indians, called the Piscataway
or Picataqua as there written. The first Of
these deeds is dated 1893. and is executed by the
Oso>A NSSN.S
are dated respectively in 17l2 and liza for the
same property, and are executed by Prince
George, Mr.. Williams son. and Indians Pipscre
and Robin. One popularity about these deeds is
that they are signed by mark of letters instead
OF the cross, as Is now used by those who cannot
WRITE These deeds are curious and quaint In the
light of the present day, will be well worth pre-
serving. To many it will be q surprise to know
that we of this county once boasted OF an En-
peror and the fact that not trace Of this singu-
bar people Is now left, will only add one more
link to the chain OF mystery that surrounds this
wonderful race. These deeds are exactly copied,
using the old English style in which they are
written, and Captain McKibbin designs having
them handsomely Autographed and placed in
the building at Marshall Hall. These will be re-
garded as heir looms of this ancient place. and
will add to the interest that has always centred
around il. As . pleasant resort. we have heard
much praise bestowed upon it. and trust that the
genial proprietor will win the success he de-
serves-Martboro Gazette.
Hats on CMaaiag Fruit.
Every housekeeper who knows in herself
how best to can fruits, should read the following
extrat from an exchange, and see If the sugges-
lions and facts recorded will not add somewhat
TO her ability in future to prevent any fruit from
spelling. There are no doubt many who from
year to year never nave any fruit to spoil; but
there also many who have ill-luck to be on the
other side. 1t is short. but to the point:
'sThere are in fruits and cereals three kinds Of
sugar-cane ars.giucose and frucose-all three
nearly allied. but still each has peculiarities
of its own and yet one Is easily changed to an
other. In the growth and maturity Of plants
these are continually changing. Cane sugar Is
easily converted into glucose. When it is used
for preserving fruits. If the sugar is boiled with
the fruit, large PORTION of the sugar Is convert
ed into glucose, which Is not sweet as the cane
sugar. and the more acid there Is In the fruit the
more sugar it requires. because the acid aids in
converting the cane sugar into glucose. Cane
sugar. viii not produce alcohol, but glucose will.
and alcohol is very frequently created in pre-
serves, In which case the idea Is prevalent that
there was not sugar enough applied, when the
fact IA 1t was not prop .rly used Ii the fruit Is
first boiled, then the sugar brought to a Dol ling
heat, and fruit put into the sugar, less OF the
saccharine principle will be required and the
fruit will be better preserved